Kansas State Fair. Kansas 4-H/Kansas FFA. Exhibitor Handbook

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1 Kansas State Fair Kansas 4-H/Kansas FFA Exhibitor Handbook

2 Table of Contents 4-H and FFA Rules H/FFA Beef, Swine, Sheep and Market Goat H/FFA DAIRY CATTLE H/FFA DAIRY GOATS H/FFA RABBITS FUR CLASSES RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP RABBIT JUDGING CONTEST H/FFA POULTRY EXHIBITION H/FFA Poultry Judging Contest H/FFA CROPS H/FFA HORTICULTURE... 20

3 Schedule of 4-H/FFA Events Thursday, September 7 4:00 pm... Barns scheduled to open Friday, September 8 8:30 am... 4-H/FFA Crops Check In, Crops Building 9:00 am... 4-H/FFA Market Meat Goat Check in through noon 9:00 am... 4-H/FFA Market Beef, Sheep, Swine check-in through 2 pm. 9:00 am... 4-H Centennial Hall Opens to Receive Exhibits 10:00 am... Judging of 4-H Home Environment Exhibits begins, 4-H Centennial Hall 10:00 am... Judging of 4-H Foods and Nutrition Exhibits begins, 4-H Centennial Hall 10:00 am... Judging of 4-H Horticulture Exhibits begins, 4-H Centennial Hall 10:00 am... Judging of 4-H Forestry Exhibits begins, 4-H Centennial Hall 10:30 am... Judging of 4-H Clothing Exhibits begins, 4-H Centennial Hall 10:30 am... Judging of 4-H Fiber Arts Exhibits begins, 4-H Centennial Hall 11:00 am... Judging of 4-H Geology and Lapidary Exhibits begins, 4-H Centennial Hall 12:00 noon... 4-H/FFA all Livestock must be on sight 1:00 pm... 4-H/FFA Poultry Check In begins, Poultry Building 1:00 pm... 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Showmanship begins 1:00 pm... Judging of 4-H Entomology Exhibits begins, 4-H Centennial Hall 1:00 pm... Judging of 4-H Aerospace Exhibits begins, 4-H Centennial Hall 1:00 pm... Judging of 4-H Wildlife Exhibits begins, 4-H Centennial Hall 1:00 pm... Judging of 4-H Energy Management Exhibits begins, 4-H Centennial Hall 1:00 pm... Judging of 4-H Shooting Sports 2:00 pm... Judging of 4-H Woodworking Exhibits begins, 4-H Centennial Hall 2:30 pm... 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship begins 3:00 pm... Judging of 4-H/FFA Crops Exhibits begins, Showcase Building 4:00 pm... 4-H/FFA Sheep Showmanship begins 5:00 pm... 4-H Space Tech Review, 4-H Centennial Hall Judge s Comments 5:30 pm... 4-H/FFA Beef Showmanship begins 5:00 pm... 4-H Exhibit Entries close, 4-H Centennial Hall 5:15 pm... IFYE 4-H Food Sale, Centennial Hall 8:00 pm... 4-H/FFA Poultry entries close, Poultry Building 9:00 pm... 4-H Centennial Hall Closes Saturday, September 9 8:00 am... 4-H/FFA Market Swine, Sheep, Swine and Goat Shows 8:00 am... 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Show; Livestock Annex 9:00 am... 4-H/FFA Market Beef Show, Prairie Pavilion 9:00 am... Judging of 4-H Food Preservation Exhibits begins, 4-H Centennial Hall 9:00 am... Judging of 4-H Photography Exhibits begins, 4-H Centennial Hall-Public Observation 9:00 am... 4-H Centennial Hall Opens 10:00 am...4-h Demonstrations, 4-H Centennial Hall 11:30 am... 4-H Wheat Variety Plot Display Awards, Showcase Building 1:00 pm... 4-H Crops Identification Contest, Encampment Building 1:00 pm... 4-H/FFA Poultry Show, Poultry Building 3 to 5 pm... 4-H/FFA Holstein and Jersey Dairy Cattle check-in, Prairie Pavilion 6:00 pm... Grand Drive, Grand Gala will follow, Prairie Pavilion 9:00 pm... 4-H Centennial Hall Closes Sunday, September 10 8:00 am... 4-H/FFA Breeding Heifer Show, Prairie Pavilion

4 8:00 am... 4-H/FFA Gilt Show; Sheep, Swine and Goat Building 9:00 am... 4-H Centennial Hall Opens 9:00 am... 4-H/FFA Breeding Sheep Show 10:00 am...4-h Demonstrations, 4-H Centennial Hall 10:30 am... 4-H Photography Judging Contest, Encampment Building 2:00 pm... Agriculture Challenge of Champions Contest, Encampment Building 2:45 pm... 4-H Photography Judging Contest Awards, Encampment Building 3:00 pm... 4-H/FFA Livestock Staggered Release Time begins 9:00 pm... 4-H Centennial Hall Closes Monday, September 11 9:00 am... 4-H/FFA Jersey, Holstein Dairy Cattle Show, Prairie Pavilion 9:00 am... 4-H Centennial Hall Opens 4:00 pm... 4-H/FFA Jersey and Holstein Dairy Cattle Released, Prairie Pavilion 8:00 pm... 4-H/FFA Jersey and Holstein Dairy Cattle must be vacated, Prairie Pavilion 9:00 pm... 4-H Centennial Hall Closes Tuesday, September 12 9:00 am... 4-H Centennial Hall Opens 9:00 pm... 4-H Centennial Hall Closes Wednesday, September 13 9:00 am... 4-H Centennial Hall Opens 9:00 pm... 4-H Centennial Hall Closes Thursday, September 14 8:00am... 4-H/FFA Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Milking Shorthorn Dairy Cattle Check-in, Prairie Pavilion 9:00 am... 4-H Centennial Hall Opens Noon 9:00pm... 4-H/FFA Rabbit check in Rabbit Building TBD... 4-H Horses arrive TBD... 4-H Horses Check In 2:00 pm... 4-H Horse Halter Class, Expo Center 9:00 pm... 4-H Centennial Hall Closes Friday, September 15 8am - noon... 4-H/FFA Rabbit check in, Rabbit Building 8:00 am... 4-H/FFA Horse Show Begins, Expo Center 9:00 am... 4-H Centennial Hall Opens 12:30 pm... 4-H/FFA Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle Show, Prairie Pavilion 4:00 pm... 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Check-in Opens; Sheep, Swine and Goat Building 3:00 pm... 4-H/FFA Ayrshire Dairy Cattle Show, Prairie Pavilion 5:30 pm... 4-H/FFA Milking Shorthorn, Dairy Cattle Show, Prairie Pavilion 6:00 pm... Judging of 4-H/FFA Rabbit Fur Classes, Rabbit Building 8:00 pm... 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat check-in closes; Sheep, Swine and Goat Building 8:00 pm... 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Exhibitor Meeting 9:00 pm... 4-H Centennial Hall Closes Saturday, September 16 Times Assigned... Judging of 4-H Fashion Revue, Stringer Fine Arts Center, Hutchinson Community College 8:00 am... 4-H Horse Show, Expo Center 8:00 am... 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Show; Sheep, Swine and Goat Building 8:00 am... 4-H Dog Show Check-In, Bison Arena 8:00 am... Judging of 4-H/FFA Rabbits, Rabbit Building 9:00 am... 4-H Dog Show Begins, Bison Arena 9:00 am... 4-H Centennial Hall Opens 9:00 am 12:00 pm... FCS Judging Check In, Encampment Building

5 9:00 am 2:00 pm... FCS Judging, Encampment Building 10:00 am...4-h Demonstrations, Centennial Hall 10:30 am... 4-H Poultry Judging Contest, Encampment Building, Dillon Hall 3:00 pm... 4-H Poultry Judging Contest Results & Awards, Encampment Building, Dillon Hall 4:00 pm... 4-H Construction Fashion Revue, Encampment Building, Hansen Auditorium 5:00 pm... 4-H Buymanship Fashion Revue, Encampment Building, Hansen Auditorium 9:00 pm... 4-H Centennial Hall Closes Sunday, September 17 8:00 am... 4-H/FFA Rabbit Showmanship and Judging Contests, Rabbit Building 9:00 am... 4-H Centennial Hall Opens 10:00 am...4-h Demonstrations, Centennial Hall 4:00 pm... 4-H/FFA Dairy Goats Released, Sheep, Swine and Goat Building 5:00 pm... 4-H/FFA Crops Released, Showcase Building 6:00 pm... 4-H Exhibits Released 8:00 pm... 4-H Centennial Hall Closes Monday, September 18 8 to 11 am... 4-H Centennial Hall open to pick up entries. 4-H and FFA Rules Special Rules are published in any department where necessary. If there is a conflict between the Special Rules and the General Rules, Kansas State Fair Board will govern the final ruling. Exhibitors are expected to comply with all rules. Those failing to comply with the rules are subject to premium and award cancellations and disqualification from future participation in the Kansas State Fair 4-H/FFA shows and/or exhibits. See Kansas State Fair General Rules for more details at Accessibility Information: The Department of 4-H Youth Development, K-State Research and Extension, Kansas FFA, and the Kansas State Fair are committed to making their services, activities, and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements because of physical, mental, learning, vision, hearing or other impairment, please contact the chair of your division or the Kansas State Fair office. Eligibility: Current Kansas 4-H and FFA members meeting the membership criteria below are eligible to exhibit in the Kansas State Fair joint areas. 4-H membership: Enrolled in a local 4-H program. Members must be 9 years of age before January 1 of the current year and must not have passed their 19th birthday before January 1 of the current year. FFA membership: Enrolled in agricultural education. Student must have paid current annual membership dues and must not have passed their 19th birthday before January 1 of the current year. Kansas 4-H and FFA members are eligible to enter beef, sheep, swine, meat goats, dairy cattle, dairy goats, poultry, crops, horticulture, and rabbits.

6 Only purple award or State Fair blue exhibits selected in a previously designated competition may be exhibited in the 4-H/FFA division. All contestants must have qualified through county, district or other competitive events or be approved by the local K-State Research and Extension Office or FFA Advisor. Beef, sheep, swine, meat goat and rabbit entries must be of blue ribbon quality. All exhibitors check with their Local Extension Unit about county/district requirements that are in place to enter exhibits at the Kansas State Fair in the following areas: dairy cattle, dairy goats, poultry, crops, horticulture, and rabbits. Entries: Pre-Entries are due to county offices so that they are in receipt to the State 4-H Office no later than August 15 or within 5 working days of the completion of the county fair for those counties having fairs after August 10 (except for beef, sheep, swine and meat goat entries which are due to Kansas State Fair by July 15 at All non-livestock entries must be processed through the Local Extension Unit Office. It is the responsibility of the individual 4-H/FFA member to pre-enter non-livestock exhibits with the Extension Office by the local deadline. 4-H/FFA Beef, sheep, swine and meat goat entries are due July 15! Grand Drive entries must be signed by the appropriate Extension Agent or FFA Advisor. Entry forms are available at your local Extension Office, FFA Chapter, and the KSF office and online at In order to enter and exhibit 4-H/FFA market livestock or commercial breeding animal, the member must have nominated the animal. During the project year, 4-H/FFA members are expected to participate in a prior competition (i.e. county fair, spring show, breed competition) within the same species and project exhibit type (example: market beef). A different animal than the one exhibited may be shown at the State Fair, provided it has been carried in the same project. It shall be the responsibility of the local FFA advisor or the County/District Extension Agent to see that only State Fair quality livestock (blue or purple quality) are entered in the 4-H/FFA Livestock section of the Kansas State Fair. This will be necessary when the qualifying competitions fall after the entry deadline for the Kansas State Fair. Exhibits: Exhibits must be the result of the current year s 4-H/FFA work and be owned, raised and cared for by the exhibitor. Entry Check-in and Release at the Kansas State Fair: See 4-H/FFA Schedule for details. All exhibits shall be in place on the date and time stated under department in which you are exhibiting. All exhibits must remain in place until released by the Department Superintendent as approved by Fair Management. Any exhibit not it place for the full period required shall forfeit premiums and special awards, and a one year suspension could also be imposed. Exhibitors who are found by officials or elected local Boards of K-State Research and Extension to have left their livestock to the majority care of others, especially professional feeders/groomers, may be disqualified from the current Kansas State Fair, and could be banned from future exhibition in the 4-H or 4-H/FFA divisions of the Kansas State Fair.

7 Prizes: No exhibitor will be awarded more than one prize in any one class except in the livestock divisions. The group system of awards will be followed in all divisions except beef, sheep, swine, and meat goats. Four ribbon groups may be awarded: purple, blue, red, and white. Livestock will be placed one through ten in each class. The amount of the premium money apportioned will vary with the classes. The premium funds listed in each division of this fair represent the funds available. In case there are fewer entries than anticipated, only as much of the premium as is needed will be apportioned among the exhibitors. General 4-H/FFA Livestock Rules 1. Any 4-H/FFA exhibit sold at public auction or by private contract is not eligible to be exhibited at the Kansas State Fair or Kansas Junior Livestock Show. Public auction includes: premium sale, ribbon auction, or similar event. If the project is sold, regardless of ownership changes, on the date of the transaction the 4-H/FFA member has given up the right to exhibit that specific animal or product in the future. In the case of livestock, market animals sold are ineligible to be shown as breeding animals in the future. Non-livestock exhibits (perishable foods, photographs, crops, horticulture, etc.) may be reproduced for the Kansas State Fair. It is the responsibility of the Local Extension Unit/ FFA Advisor to report tag number of animals sold in a premium sale to the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University. 2. Each exhibitor must care for and groom his or her own animal and may use only the assistance of an immediate family member (mother, father, legal guardian, brother or sister) or another Kansas 4-H or FFA member who is an exhibitor at this year s livestock show. 3. Kansas 4-H/FFA members are expected to exhibit their own animals and projects. An exhibitor substitution may be allowed only in the following cases: exhibitor is ill/injured; must have physician's order and be present at the time of show exhibitor has more than one animal entered in the same species exhibitor has animals simultaneously being judged in more than one species Substitute exhibitors must be entered and exhibiting their own project(s) in the respective species department at the Kansas State Fair in which they are serving as a substitute. 4. Exhibitors are encouraged to dress in species appropriate clothing; T-shirts, tennis shoes, and head wear are discouraged. 5. If an exhibitor removes their animal from the show ring prior to completion of judging any class without consent of the ring steward, the exhibitor may be disqualified and premiums forfeited. 6. Exhibitors wanting to declare an unauthorized entry or rule violation etc. must follow the Protest Procedure as outlined by the Kansas State Fair General Rules found at

8 4-H/FFA Beef, Swine, Sheep and Market Goat Please visit for additional information regarding The Grand Drive 4-H/FFA DAIRY CATTLE DAIRY BUILDING Superintendent: Bill Toews, Harvey County Volunteer Pam Van Horn, K-State Research and Extension, 4-H Youth Development Monday, September 11, 9:00 am Holstein, Jersey Friday, September 15, 12:30 pm, Brown Swiss Friday, September 15, 3:00 pm, Ayrshire Friday, September 15, 5:30 pm, Milking Shorthorn 1. Pre-entry for all 4-H dairy cattle classes must be made on the 4-H website through your Local Extension Office no later than August 15 or within 5 working days of the completion of the county fair for those counties having fairs after August 10. All pre-entries must be processed through the local extension office. 2. All 4-H/ FFA members must pre-enter in Fitting and Showing. 3. Holstein and Jersey entries must check in from 3:00-5:00 pm, first Saturday of the fair. Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, and Milking Shorthorn entries must check in Thursday, September 15 from 6pm to 8pm. Holstein and Jersey Cattle will be released Monday at 4:00 pm and must be vacated by Monday at 8:00 pm. If pens are not vacated, KSF has the right to move animals to another location. 3. Be prepared to show registration or transfer papers dated before June 15 of current year, when checking in your animal at the fair. Animals may be co-owned and co-registered by two or more 4-H or FFA members of the same family, but may not be registered in a farm name or include names of adults. Animals registered or transferred to youth after June 15 of the current year cannot be shown at the fair. 4. All grade or leased animals must provide official 4-H Grade Dairy Cattle or Leasing Identification Form, MG54 revised, to be eligible to show. An animal exhibited in the open show with registration papers cannot show as a grade animal in the 4-H/FFA show. 5. You must have carried the 4-H/FFA dairy project at least 100 days. The superintendent of the 4-H/FFA office may grant exceptions to this rule in case of unusual or emergency conditions. 6. Stall 4-H/FFA dairy animals in the open class dairy buildings in the space assigned to you. 7. If you wish to show in the open class, make your entry to State Fair Office and pay the fee. Refer to the open class premium list for rules and closing date for entries. An Open Class entry does not constitute a 4-H/FFA entry! 8. Age in the dairy classes will be determined by standard classifications. 9. Holstein and Jersey exhibitors will be released at 4:00 pm on Monday. Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, and Milking Shorthorn exhibitors will be released at 3:00 pm on the second Sunday of the fair. 10. Kansas 4-H/FFA members are expected to exhibit their own animals and projects. An exhibitor substitution may be allowed only in the following cases: Exhibitor is ill/injured; must have physician s order and be present at the time of the show Exhibitor has more than one animal entered in the same species Exhibitor has animals simultaneously being judged in more than one species Substitute exhibitors must be entered and exhibiting their own project(s) in the respective species department at the Kansas State Fair in which they are serving as a substitute. Holstein 2000 Junior Calf, born March 1 to June 30, current year 2001 Intermediate Calf, born December 1 previous year to February 28, current year

9 2002 Senior Calf, born September 1 to November 30, previous year 2003 Summer Yearling Heifer, born June 1 to August 31, previous year 2004 Junior Yearling Heifer, born March 1 to May 31, previous year 2005 Winter Yearling Heifer, born December 1, 2015 to February 29, previous year 2006 Senior Yearling Heifer, born September 1 to November 30, Dry Cow, Any Age 2008 Junior Two Year Old Cow, born March 1 to August 31, Senior Two Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2014 to February 28, Junior Three Year Old Cow, born March 1 to August 31, Senior Three Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2013 to February 28, Four Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2012 to August 31, Five Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2011 to August 31, Aged Cow, born before September 1, 2011 Grand and Reserve Grand Champions The Holstein Foundation, PO Box 816, Brattleboro, Vermont , will provide ribbons for five places in each of the individual classes. Holstein-Friesian Association of Kansas, c/o Kerri Ebert, secretary, Wamego, KS 66547, will provide an award to the exhibitor of the Grand Champion Holstein. JERSEY 2040 Junior Calf, born March 1 to June 30, current year 2041 Intermediate Calf, born December 1 previous year to February 28, current year 2042 Senior Calf, born September 1 to November 30, previous year 2043 Summer Yearling Heifer, born June 1 to August 31, previous year 2044 Junior Yearling Heifer, born March 1 to May 31, previous year 2045 Winter Yearling Heifer, born December 1, 2015 to February 29, previous year 2046 Senior Yearling Heifer, born September 1 to November 30, Dry Cow, Any Age 2048 Junior Two Year Old Cow, born March 1 to August 31, Senior Two Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2014 to February 28, Junior Three Year Old Cow, born March 1 to August 31, Senior Three Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2013 to February 28, Four Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2012 to August 31, Five Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2011 to August 31, Aged Cow, born before September 1, 2011 Grand and Reserve Grand Champions The American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 East Main St, Reynoldsburg, Ohio , offers the following special awards: A set of three ribbons will be provided for each individual female Jersey class, plus a rosette and special award for the owner of the grand champion female. A special award will also be presented for Jersey showmanship. 4-H Fitting and Showing Holstein and Jersey youth will compete together; must pre-entry by August Fitting and Showing - ages 14 thru Fitting and Showing - ages 9 thru 13 MILKING SHORTHORN 2060 Junior Calf, born March 1 to June 30, current year 2061 Intermediate Calf, born December 1, previous year to February 28, current year 2062 Senior Calf, born September 1 to November 30, previous year 2063 Summer Yearling Heifer, born June 1 to August 31, previous year

10 2064 Junior Yearling Heifer, born March 1 to May 31, previous year 2065 Winter Yearling Heifer, born December 1, 2015 to February 29, previous year 2066 Senior Yearling Heifer, born September 1 to November 30, Dry Cow, Any Age 2068 Junior Two Year Old Cow, born March 1 to August 31, Senior Two Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2014 to February 28, Three Year Old Cow born September 1, 2013 to August 31, Four Year Old Cow born September 1, 2012 to August 31, Five Year Old Cow born September 1, 2011 to August 31, Aged Cow born before September 1, 2011 Grand and Reserve Grand Champions AYRSHIRE 2080 Junior Calf, born March 1 to June 30, current year 2081 Intermediate Calf, born December 1 previous year to February 28, current year 2082 Senior Calf, born September 1 to November 30, previous year 2083 Summer Yearling Heifer, born June 1 to August 31, previous year 2084 Junior Yearling Heifer, born March 1 to May 31, previous year 2085 Winter Yearling Heifer, born December 1, 2015 to February 29, previous year 2086 Senior Yearling Heifer, born September 1 to November 30, Dry Cow, Any Age 2088 Junior Two Year Old Cow, born March 1 to August 31, Senior Two Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2014 to February 28, Three Year Old Cow born September 1, 2013 to August 31, Four Year Old Cow born September 1, 2012 to August 31, Five Year Old Cow born September 1, 2011 to August 31, Aged Cow before September 1, 2011 Grand and Reserve Grand Champions BROWN SWISS 2100 Junior Calf, born March 1 to May 31, current year 2101 Intermediate Calf, born December 1 previous year to February 28, current year 2102 Senior Calf, born September 1 to November 30, previous year 2103 Summer Yearling Heifer, born June 1 to August 1, previous year 2104 Junior Yearling Heifer, born March 1 to May 31, previous year 2105 Winter Yearling Heifer, born December 1, 2015 to February 29, previous year 2106 Senior Yearling Heifer, born September 1 to November 30, Dry Cow, Any Age 2108 Junior Two Year Old Cow, born March 1 to August 31, Senior Two Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2014 to February 28, Junior Three Year Old Cow, born March 1 to August 31, Senior Three Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2013 to February 28, Four Year Old Cow born September 1, 2012 to August 31, Five Year Old Cow born September 1, 2011 to August 31, Aged Cow born before September 1, 2011 Grand and Reserve Grand Champions 4-H Fitting and Showing Milking Shorthorn, Ayrshire, and Brown Swiss youth will compete together; must pre-entry by August Fitting and Showing - ages 14 thru Fitting and Showing - ages 9 thru 13

11 Dairy cattle will be placed by the judge into blue, red, and white ribbon groups. The size of the premium is not guaranteed and is dependent on the number and quality of animals exhibited. The premium fund should provide prizes as follows:... Blue-$12 Red-$8 White-$6 The fitting and showing classes also will be judged by breeds according to the plan of blue, red, and white ribbon groups and ribbons only awarded. 4-H/FFA DAIRY GOATS SHEEP, SWINE, & GOAT BUILDING Superintendent: Ashley Dester, Dickinson County Volunteer Pam Van Horn, K-State Research and Extension, 4-H Youth Development Saturday, September 16, 8:00 am 1. Pre-entry for all dairy goat classes must be made on the web site no later than August 15 or within 5 working days of the completion of the county fair for those counties having fairs after August 10. All pre-entries must be processed through the Extension Office. 2. All 4-H/FFA dairy goats must be on premises by 8:00pm on the second Friday of the fair. Dairy goats must be checked in with the chair or posted designee between 4:00-8:00 pm. A 4-H/FFA youth exhibitor meeting will be held in the show arena for all exhibitors and parents on second FRIDAY of the fair 8:00 PM. Stalls will be assigned to you in the Sheep Barn by the Open Dairy Goat Show Secretary. 3. This is an ADGA sanctioned 4-H/FFA Youth Show. Therefore, only American Dairy Goat Association, American Goat \Society, and Canadian Goat Society registered recorded or applied-for animals that are recognized by ADGA as dairy animals may be shown in official American Dairy Goat Association Shows. Registration papers or stamped duplicate registration applications for goats fewer than 6 months of age will be required for all animals. Registration Papers must be in the sole name of the 4 H/FFA exhibitor by May 1. No joint herd names or multiple owners are allowed. All papers must be presented at check-in for verification. All ADGA and 4- H/FFA rules will govern. 4. Entries will be placed in classes by age with the day of judging being the base date. Each exhibitor is limited to a maximum of six head total. Only does are allowed to show. 5. Exhibitors are requested to be neatly and appropriately dressed (preferably in white) when showing animals. 6. The showmanship class will begin at 8:00 am the second Saturday of the fair. Breed classes will follow in this order: ALPINE, LaMANCHA, NUBIAN, OBERHASLI, ALL OTHER PUREBREDS (consist of Saanen, Nigerian Dwarf, Sable, & Toggenburg), and RECORDED GRADES. Show order is not subject to change. 7. Dairy goats will be released at 4:00 pm on the second Sunday of the fair. 8. The Junior and Senior shows are not separately sanctioned. 9. A fitting and showing contest for 4-H/FFA goat exhibitors will be held at the beginning of goat judging, Saturday at 8:00 am. Any exhibitor of dairy goats may enter the showmanship class. Fitting and Showing classes will be divided into Intermediate, 9 thru 13, and Senior, 14 thru 18 before January 1 of the current year. 4-H/FFA exhibitors must own the animal that is used in showmanship Senior Fitting and Showing (age 14 through 18) Champion & Reserve Champion... Ribbon 2201 Intermediate Fitting and Showing (age 9 through 13) Champion & Reserve Champion... Ribbon All Junior Does are animals that are not in milk or have not previously freshened. All Senior Does are animals that are in milk or have previously freshened. ALPINE

12 2210 Junior doe, birth date from April 1, 2017 to show date Junior doe, birth date form March 1 to March 31, Junior doe, birth date from September 16, 2016 to February 28, Junior doe, birth date from September 16, 2015 to September 15, (Dry yearling) Alpine Junior Champion and Reserve Champion... Ribbons 2214 Senior doe, 2 years and under in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 3 years of age in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 4 years of age in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 5 years and older in milk or previously freshened. Alpine Senior Champion and Reserve Champion... Ribbons Alpine Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion..Ribbons LaMANCHA 2220 Junior doe, birth date from April 1, 2017 to show date Junior doe, birth date form March 1 to March 31, Junior doe, birth date from September 16, 2016 to February 28, Junior doe, birth date from September 16, 2015 to September 15, (Dry yearling) LaMancha Junior Champion and Reserve Champion... Ribbons 2224 Senior doe, 2 years and under in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 3 years of age in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 4 years of age in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 5 years and older in milk or previously freshened. LaMancha Senior Champion and Reserve Champion... Ribbons LaMancha Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion... Ribbons NUBIAN 2230 Junior doe, birth date from April 1, 2017 to show date Junior doe, birth date form March 1 to March 31, Junior doe, birth date from September 16, 2016 to February 28, Junior doe, birth date from September 16, 2015 to September 15, (Dry yearling) Nubian Junior Champion and Reserve Champion... Ribbons 2234 Senior doe, 2 years and under in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 3 years of age in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 4 years of age in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 5 years and older in milk or previously freshened. Nubian Senior Champion and Reserve Champion... Ribbons Nubian Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion... Ribbons OBERHASLI 2260 Junior doe, birth date from April 1, 2017 to show date Junior doe, birth date form March 1 to March 31, Junior doe, birth date from September 16, 2016 to February 28, Junior doe, birth date from September 16, 2015 to September 15, (Dry yearling) AOP Junior Champion and Reserve Champion..Ribbons 2264 Senior doe, 2 years and under in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 3 years of age in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 4 years of age in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 5 years and older in milk or previously freshened. Oberhasli Senior Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons Oberhasli Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Ribbons

13 ALL OTHER PUREBREDS (Nigerian Dwarf, Saanen, Sable, and Toggenburg) 2240 Junior doe, birth date from April 1, 2017 to show date Junior doe, birth date form March 1 to March 31, Junior doe, birth date from September 16, 2016 to February 28, Junior doe, birth date from September 16, 2015 to September 15, (Dry yearling) AOP Junior Champion and Reserve Champion... Ribbons 2244 Senior doe, 2 years and under in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 3 years of age in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 4 years of age in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 5 years and older in milk or previously freshened.. AOP Senior Champion and Reserve Champion... Ribbons AOP Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion... Ribbons RECORDED GRADES 2250 Junior doe, birth date from April 1, 2017 to show date Junior doe, birth date form March 1 to March 31, Junior doe, birth date from September 16, 2016 to February 28, Junior doe, birth date from September 16, 2015 to September 15, (Dry yearling) Grade Junior Champion and Reserve Champion... Ribbons 2254 Senior doe, 2 years and under in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 3 years of age in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 4 years of age in milk or previously freshened Senior doe, 5 years and older in milk or previously freshened. Grade Senior Champion and Reserve Champion... Ribbons Grade Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion... Ribbons BEST IN SHOW (over all Breeds Grand Champion)... Rosette All dairy goats will be placed in blue, red, or white ribbon groups. Ribbons & premiums are provided by the Kansas State Fair. Premiums will be paid on each class as follows:... Blue-$5 Red-$3 White-$2 4-H/FFA RABBITS RABBIT BUILDING Rabbit Fur Classes 6:00 pm, Friday, September 15 Rabbit Judging 8:00 am, Saturday, September 16 Showmanship and Judging Contest 8:00 am, Sunday, September 18 Beth Hinshaw, K-State Research and Extension, 4-H Youth Development Superintendent: Tom Little, Butler County Volunteer, Assistant: Daryl Gardner, Cowley County Volunteer Show Secretary: Nancy Kennedy, Cowley County Volunteer Team Coordinators: Diana Gauntt, Geary County Volunteer Entry Time 4-H/FFA rabbits must be entered from noon to 9:00 pm on Thursday, September 14, or 8:00 am to noon on Friday, September 15. No late entries will be accepted. In case of emergency call Only 4-H/FFA rabbits, entered in Open Show (1 st weekend), can be transferred to 4-H/FFA before noon Thursday. Any youth transferring from open show must leave all information and changes (including breed, ear number, class & sex) for their 4-H/FFA entry. Rabbits arriving for the 4-H/FFA show only (not exhibited in open show) any time prior to noon Thursday, will be charged $1 per head and approval of the open show Superintendent before they arrive with animals to be sure there is room. Rabbits not removed or

14 transferred to 4-H/FFA show by 9:00 pm Wednesday will be charged $1 each. Release time is at 6:00 pm on the second Sunday of the fair. Any rabbits not picked up by 7:30 pm on Sunday become the property of the Kansas State Fair. Selling Rabbits 1. All rabbits for sale must be registered at the Rabbit Office in the rabbit barn. 2. All rabbits sold will be charged $5 each paid by the exhibitor/owner. 3. Any rabbit sold during the Open Youth show must be removed from the building before 9 pm on Wednesday. 4. Any rabbit officially entered in the 4-H/FFA show and sold after 9 pm on Wednesday is not eligible to leave until 4-H/FFA release time, 6:00 pm on the second Sunday of the fair. General Guidelines for 4-H/FFA Rabbit Exhibitors 1. Only rabbits entered in 4-H/FFA competitions and 4-H/FFA Judging Classes are allowed on State Fairgrounds between noon, Thursday September 14, through 7:30 PM, the last Sunday of the State Fair 2. All contestants must have qualified through county, district or other competitive events or be approved by the local K-State Research and Extension Office or FFA Advisor. All exhibitors should check with their Local Extension Unit about county/district requirements that are in place to enter exhibits at the Kansas State Fair. Only those rabbits receiving a blue or purple ribbon award in a previously designated qualifying show may be entered. A different animal than the one exhibited at the qualifying show may be shown at the State Fair, provided the quality is equal to the one exhibited at the qualifying show; it has been carried in the same project phase; and is the same breed, variety, sex and class. Any rabbit shown at the State Fair must have been owned and in the possession of the 4-H/FFA member before July 1 of the current year, except meat pens which are not to be over 70 days old. 3. Each rabbit is to be legibly and permanently tattooed in its left ear for identification. 4. Each exhibitor may bring no more than 18 different rabbits if qualified at a previously designated show. However, only one entry per class, per variety, per breed may be shown. (Example: May show one junior New Zealand White doe, one junior New Zealand Red doe, and one junior New Zealand Black doe if qualified at a designated contest.) 5. Exhibitors that qualify a junior or intermediate rabbit at their fair or qualifying show must show the rabbit in the correct class according to its age and weight at State Fair time. Pre junior (under 3 months) classes only available in the following breeds: Argente Braun, Beveren, Blanc de Hotot, Californian, Champagne D Argent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Creme D Argent, New Zealand, and Palomino. Juniors (under 6 months). Intermediate (6-8 months) classes only available in the following breeds: American, Giant Angora, Argente Braun, Beveren, Blanc de Hotot, Californian, Champagne D Argent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème D Argent, Flemish Giant, English Lop, French Lop, New Zealand, Palomino, Satin and Silver Fox. Senior, six months of age or over for breeds other than those listed as having Intermediate classes, eight months of age or over for breeds having Intermediate classes. 6. All rabbits will be divided into classes by ages and judged according to their breed standard as listed in the ARBA Standard of Perfection. Only breeds approved by ARBA may be shown, no mixed breed rabbits will be allowed. 7. The exhibits in this division will be placed into four award groups. Premiums: Purple -$1.75 Blue $1.75 Red $1.20 White $0.00. (All breeds exhibiting 5 or more rabbits in the breed will receive rosettes for Best of Breed and Best Opposite Sex of Breed) The Salt City Rabbit Club, Ken Wilson, Hutchinson, KS 67502, will provide awards for ½ of the Best of Breeds and the first place meat pen. The Reno County 4-H Rabbit Club, Ken Wilson, Hutchinson, KS 67502, will provide awards for ½ of the Best of Breeds. The Sunflower Rabbit Breeders Association, Suzanne Mitsch, P.O. Box 57, Augusta, KS will provide awards for the Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and the 1 st runner up Senior buck. Eight months of age and over for breeds with Intermediate classes; six months and over for all other breeds.

15 3401 Senior doe. Eight months of age and over for breeds with Intermediate classes; six months and over for all other breeds Intermediate buck. Only breeds listed above with Intermediate classes Intermediate doe. Only breeds listed above with Intermediate classes Junior buck. Under six months of age Junior doe. Under six months of age Pre-junior buck. Only breeds listed above with pre-juniors Pre-junior doe. Only breeds listed above with pre-juniors Meat pen. Three (3) rabbits, all one recognized breed and variety (broken varieties must be same color). Minimum weight 3½ pounds each. Maximum weight 5½ pounds each, and not over 70 days of age. Will be judged on their meat qualities, condition, uniformity and fur. Note to advisors, agents and leaders: Class 3420: Qualifying shows are held prior to the State Fair and meat pens that qualified will usually be too large and heavy by this show. Members may select a new, younger substitute meat pen of like quality to exhibit at the State Fair. FUR CLASSES Friday, September 15 One entry per class per exhibitor, not one entry per breed. To be judged at 6:00 pm at their coops. Colored and white fur entries must be made from rabbits that are entered in the regular breed classes 3400 through Normal white fur 3454 Normal Colored fur 3451 White Satin fur 3455 Colored Satin fur 3452 White Rex fur 3456 Colored Rex fur 3453 White Wool fur 3457 Colored Wool fur Fur exhibits in this division will be placed into four award groups. No premiums offered. RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP Sunday, September 17 Superintendent: Clarence Linsey, Johnson County Volunteer Asst. Superintendent: Estell Johnson, Butler County Volunteer 1. Open to any member exhibiting rabbits in the 4-H/FFA division at the Kansas State Fair. However, the rabbit used in showmanship must be entered in the 4-H/FFA rabbit show in their name. Therefore, the rabbit must qualify at a previously designated show. Final run off for top 4 class winners will be held at 1:00 pm. 2. Pre-Entry required through your Local Extension Unit. 3. Call backs will be held at 1:00PM. 4. Ages are before January 1 of current year. 5. All contestants will be placed in ribbon groups. No special premiums offered. 6. Class Champions and reserve champions to receive Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion rosettes, KAW Valley Rabbit Club, Clarence Linsey, Secretary, 316 S. Manhaffie, Olathe, KS will award trophies for the Class Champions and Reserve Champions and overall Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Showmanship, members 15 thru 18. Report to Rabbit Building at 8:00 am 3461 Showmanship, members 13 and 14 years old. Report to Rabbit Building at 8:00am 3462 Showmanship, members 11 and 12 years old. Report to Rabbit Building at 8:00 am 3463 Showmanship, members 9 and 10 years old. Report to Rabbit Building at 8:00 am RABBIT JUDGING CONTEST Sunday, September 17

16 Superintendent: Gary and Yvonne Michaud, Sedgwick County Volunteer 1. Open to any member exhibiting rabbits in the 4 H/FFA Division at the Kansas State Fair. 2. Evaluation will consist of four classes with four animals in each class. Rabbits will be provided by KSRBA members. A time limit of seven minutes per class is allowed. Placing will be recorded on forms provided. No written or oral reasons are required. 3. All evaluations will occur concurrently with showmanship from 8:00 am 12:00 noon at the Rabbit Building. 4. Ages are before January 1 of current year. 5. All contestant s will be placed in ribbon groups. No special premiums offered. 6. Class champions and reserve champions will receive Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Rosettes. 7. Sedgwick County Hare Raisers 4-H Rabbit Project Club will award trophies to the winners and runner-up of each class Judging Contest, members 15 years and older Judging Contest, members 13 and 14 years old Judging Contest, members 11 and 12 years old Judging Contest, members 9 and 10 years old. 4 H/FFA POULTRY EXHIBITION POULTRY BUILDING Friday, September 8 (Check In 1PM-8PM) and Saturday, September 9, 2017 (Show Begins at 1PM) Superintendent: Ryan Flaming, Harvey County Agriculture Agent Dr. Scott Beyer, Extension Specialist, Poultry Science, K-State Research and Extension Amy Sollock, K-State Research and Extension Southwest Area Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development 1. Only those birds receiving a blue ribbon award or better in a previously designated qualifying show maybe entered. 2. Exhibitors are encouraged to carefully consider the welfare of poultry during transportation to and from shows. For helpful information, consult Safely Transporting Exhibition Poultry and Market Broilers by Scott Beyer, available from your local extension office. 3. Judging of classes 3201, 3202, 3203, 3204, 3209, 3210, 3211 and 3212 will be done primarily on the basis of exhibition qualities as described in The American Standard of Perfection. Disqualification will bar competition in these classes. Judging of classes 3205, 3206, 3207, 3208 will be done on the basis of production qualities only. Classes 3205 and 3208 may be combined if entries are low. 4. Each member may exhibit a maximum of 3 total entries and one entry in class It is required that poultry be banded to insure proper identification. 5. All birds must be checked in and in place by 8:00 pm the first Friday of the fair H/FFA poultry will be released at 6:00 pm on the second Sunday of the fair. No crates will be allowed in the building until 6:00 pm. 7. The Kansas State Fair Poultry Department will furnish all feed, water and care for birds that are exhibited. 8. The Poultry Department will not be responsible for marketing any birds. If 4-H/FFA exhibitors want to make a private treaty, they may do so. Otherwise, 4-H/FFA exhibitors will be responsible for seeing that their poultry is claimed after the Fair. 9. All chickens and turkeys must be blood tested within 90 days of state show. For more information about the blood testing requirements, consult Information about Disease Testing Requirements for Poultry and Game birds in Kansas by Scott Beyer, available from your local extension office. 10. Chair has the right to combine Pen of three classes ( ) when there are too few entries Standard Breeds; Large Fowl; One young bird of either sex Standard Breeds; Large Fowl; One old bird of either sex Standard Breeds; Bantams; One young bird of either sex.

17 3204 Standard Breeds; Bantams; One old bird of either sex Production Pullets-Pen of 3. Standard bred, crossbred or strain cross pullets to be judged on egg production qualities Production Hens-Pen of 3. Standard bred, crossbred or strain cross hens to be judged on egg production qualities Dual purpose pullets; Pen of 3. Such as Rhode Island Reds, New Hampshire, Plymouth Rocks, etc Dual purpose hens; Pen of 3. Such as Rhode Island Reds, New Hampshire, Plymouth Rocks, etc Turkeys, all breeds; one bird of either sex 3210 Ducks, Call or Bantam, all breeds; one bird of either sex 3211 Ducks, all breeds; one bird of either sex 3212 Geese, all breeds; one bird of either sex The Kansas State Fair will award rosettes to the Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show birds. 4 H POULTRY JUDGING CONTEST DILLON HALL in ENCAMPMENT BUILDING Saturday, September 16, 2017 Superintendent: Dr. Scott Beyer, Extension Specialist, Poultry Sciences, K-State Research and Extension Amy Sollock, K-State Research and Extension Southwest Area Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development 1. Enter COUNTY/DISTRICT TEAM in class 5930 if Seniors or 5935 if Intermediates (ie: Barton, Central Kansas District, Meadowlark-Oskaloosa). Substitutions may be made at check-in. 2. Enter COUNTY/DISTRICT TEAM MEMBERS and INDIVIDUALS NOT COMPETING ON TEAMS in class 5931 if Seniors or 5936 if Intermediates (i.e. Jane Doe, John Smith, Mary Harper, Todd Wilson). Substitutions may be made at check-in. 3. Time: 10:30 AM all contestants must report to Dillon Hall, Encampment Building. Contest begins at 11:00AM. The Awards Assembly will be in Dillon Hall in Encampment Building at 3PM. 4. Intermediate division (age 9, but not yet 14) and senior division (age 14, but not yet 19) before January 1 of current year. Contestants in National 4 H Competitive Events cannot have reached their 19th birthday as of January 1 of the year in which the National 4 H Competitive Event is held. 5. Eligibility: a. A County Extension Council may enter a maximum of one team (three or four individuals) in each division. Each District Extension Council may enter a maximum of one team (three or four individuals) in each division equal to the number of counties comprising the extension district. Intermediates may judge in the Senior Division to complete a team. An individual may compete for individual awards if less than three persons are available to form a team. If a county/district enters a team, they must provide at least one person to assist with the contest. Extension units may enter individual contestants beyond the designated team members. b. Contestants who have competed at the National 4-H Poultry Judging Contest are not eligible to compete in this contest. c. In keeping with National 4-H rules, contestants who have participated in post-secondary course work or training for post-secondary competition in the subject area of this contest are not eligible to compete. d. All team members competing in out of state contest must be 14 before January 1 of current year and meet other eligibility requirements listed in special rules. 6. Eight Classes to be Judged: a. 2 classes of pullets or hens to be judged according to egg production. b. 1 class dressed turkeys; graded according to government grades. c. 1 class of market eggs; judged on size, color, shell texture, uniformity, and cleanliness. d. 1 class of market eggs; broken out, judged on interior quality. e. 1 class dressed poultry; graded according to government grades. f. 1 class market eggs; graded for interior quality by candling according to government grades.

18 4 th Place Cash Award of $75 and a plaque Kansas Grain and Feed Association, Tom Tunnell, Topeka, KS 5 th Place Cash Award of $50 and a plaque. Kansas Grain and Feed Association, Tom Tunnell, Topeka, KS WEED CONTROL EXHIBIT 1. Collect, identify, press, mount, and label a minimum of15 weeds. Try to include their roots, stems, leaves and flowers. Three of the weeds must be noxious weeds preferably found in your home county. A standard 9 x12 scrapbook may be obtained in which to permanently mount your weed specimens. Identify the scrapbook with your name and county on the inside front cover. 2. Prepare a list of the weeds mounted, showing common name, scientific name, and where it was found. Place the list in a specially identified section of the scrapbook. 3. Collect and identify weed seeds found in crop seeds. Mount them for display purposes. Place them in a specially identified section of the scrapbook. 4. Write a story on How We Control Weeds on Our Farm if you live on a farm. Other members write How We Control Weeds at Home. The story should be about 300 words in length. It must show definite methods used to control weeds. Place the story in a specially identified section of the scrapbook Weed Control Exhibit, Exhibit consists of the four items above. Basis for Awards: Mounted weed collection: number of mounted specimens, completeness of individual mounts, correctness of identification and information, and neatness. Include record sheet of weeds. I Records...50% II Weed seed collection and exhibit...30% III Story: How We Control Weeds on Our Farm or How We Control Weeds at Home...20% 4-H/FFA HORTICULTURE 4-H CENTENNIAL HALL Friday, September 8, 2017 Chair: Pam Paulsen, Reno County Agent Diane Mack, Northeast Area 4-H Specialist, K-State Research & Extension 1. Horticultural exhibits shall be checked in from 10AM-5PM the first Friday of the fair. Exhibits will be released at 6PM the second Sunday of the fair. 2. Information about exhibiting produce is available online in the publication Exhibiting Fruits and Vegetables available at 3. Secure entry form to plate or container with string or tape. Use a sturdy plate, bowl or container that will support the weight of the produce. 4. A member may enter up to a total of 4 produce items, according to the number qualified at the county/district fair, each a different type of produce, from classes Members may enter multiple entries in an individual class, provided each entry is a different type of produce. Ex. Class 2502 Medium Vegetable; member may enter tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers under the same class number. (Member may also exhibit up to an addition 4 floral items plus 1 horticulture notebook in classes See below for ruling pertaining to floral and notebook entries.) 5. An exhibitor earning a purple ribbon at their county/district fair on an out-of-season vegetable/fruit/herb (ex. Early peas) may substitute another vegetable/fruit/herb (ex. Pumpkin) in its place at the State Fair Garden Display Each exhibitor in this class will be limited to four square feet of space. The Garden Display must be exhibited in a tray, basket or container that can be easily moved by the fair staff. Exhibit consists of five different types of fresh vegetables